Cargo Business Newswire

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Ecuador declares state of emergency over ship stuck in Galapagos

Ecuador announced a state of emergency in the Galapagos Islands one week after the cargo ship Floreana, loaded with hazardous materials, ran aground there.

The Floreana was ferrying food and other supplies to the Galapagos, as well as 10,000 gallons of fuel.

Booms have been used to contain a fuel spill in the

pristine waters of the islands, which are famous for their unique flora and fauna.

The emergency "will allow authorities to have immediate [financial] means to deal with the situation," according to a Galapagos National Park spokesman.

For more of the BBC story: www.bbc.com